Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion ? about horseshoe meadows campground

Do I need a permit or a reservation to camp there?
Particularly this Friday night? Can we just drive up?
Thanks!
Jeremy

no permit or reservation needed.

They have some envelopes there...you put in the fee (it was either $3 or $6 per night, I forget which......), deposit the envelope in the slot and ticket on your dash, et voila....you're all set.

What if the campground is full???

There are 3 campground in Horseshoe Meadow, Cottonwood Lakes, Cottonwood Pass and Equestrian. Cottonwood Pass is the largest and, to my mind, Cottonwood Lakes is the best...we always stay there no matter which trailhead we utilize.

I cannot picture either the Equestrian or the Pass filling up on a Friday night. I've think we've only been shut out once at Lakes.

Sweat other things, not this.